RCMP
Regina is home to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; see where ‘Mounties are made’! Established in 1882 as the North West Mounted Police headquarters, it soon evolved into a training academy which today is recognized as one of the best in the world. On base, you will visit the RCMP Heritage Centre, home to the largest collection of RCMP artifacts and a high-tech entertaining multimedia presentation. Walk through Arthur Erickson's architectural wonder while visiting the many galleries depicting the most compelling story of the past, present and future of the RCMP. Time permitting; enjoy the Sergeant Major’s Parade and a tour of Depot Division.
DINING TOUR
Join us for a wonderful culinary experience of Regina as we select three unique locations to visit throughout the evening; a great way to introduce the Queen City to your guests. Your delegates will experience the finest eatery as well as discover the many attractions along the way. This progressive dinner includes appetizers at one location, the main course at a second location and dessert at a final destination. A fun filled and memorably tasteful evening!
REGINA DOWNTOWN
After playing into the 1990’s ‘Suburban Dream’, Regina, like so many other cities across North America, drained the Downtown Core. Today, a revitalization program is in place to not only diversify the image with local artists, but also to optimize the use of space for everyone. With its new ‘green’ approach, City Hall is planning to make Downtown even more pedestrian friendly and enjoyable for everyone.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE HISTORICAL RESIDENCE
Let's go back to 1870, you are summoned by Her Majesty the Queen to administrate a territory half the size of Western Europe, here in Regina. Responsible for the North West Territories, you must understand everything from the Artic British Isles, the Pacific coast, the Rockies, across the golden Prairies to the mighty Red River.
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
Overlooking Wascana Centre's oldest development section, the Saskatchewan Legislative Building remains Canada's largest provincial legislature. Also known as the "marble palace", this magnificent Tyndall stone structure survived the 1912 Regina Cyclone, Canada's worst tornado to date. Completed during the reign of King George V, this majestic building houses the most unique collection of pastel paintings of the First Nations Chiefs who played an important role in the making of Saskatchewan.
WASCANA CENTER
Breathe, feel, see and live North America's largest man-made urban park. Spanning over 2 300 acres, Wascana Centre offers Regina visitors and residents amazing green space for sports and recreation to family picnics. Learn how Government, City, University, Attractions and Administration organizations work together in harmony for the success of the Centre. Dedicated to fauna and flora, Wascana Center Authority maintains the Centre in a pristine condition always planning for 100 years ahead. Join Regina in the pursuit to preserve!
WAREHOUSE DISTRICT
With several buildings modeled after the early 20th century Chicago warehouse District, you will come to appreciate the solid infrastructure of these industrialized giants. Once the distribution hub for North America, the Warehouse District proved exceptional for receiving, storing and later distributing merchandise and inventory for clients from Toronto to Victoria, and from Chicago to Whitehorse. Today, local businesses occupy the main floor of many vintage buildings, as the top floors are converted into condominiums. If you are looking for a New York style loft, or wanting to open a pub, the Warehouse District is where it's at!
MOOSE JAW
Only sixty kilometers West of Regina is the City of Moose Jaw. After an incident in the late 1980's when a car fell through River Street, the residents of Moose Jaw came to embrace their shady past. The Roaring Twenties brought a measure of notoriety to the city with celebrities like Al Capone rumoured to have stayed downtown hotels. Getaway tunnels exist between many of the downtown buildings. The Tunnels of Moose Jaw demonstrate how the network of underground passages was used to smuggle liquor during the prohibition era. While the tunnels are generally associated with those heady days, they were most likely built decades earlier and were used by Chinese railroad workers avoiding the head tax imposed by the Canadian Government. Join Capone's men on the "Chicago Connection" Tunnel tour. Tour a classic collection of giant historical murals painted on the exterior walls of downtown buildings, depicting the challenge and the excitement of the city's early years. Enjoy a walk along Main Street and discover the colourful boutique and gift shops. To complete this wonderful day trip, soak in the mineral waters of the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa before returning to Regina.
THE QU’APPELLE VALLEY
Named after a First Nations Legend, the Qu’Appelle Valley captures your mind, spirit and body with its magic. Whether you plan to visit in the spring time when this oasis is in full blossom, in the summer for camping, in the Fall when the tree colours paint the horizon or in Winter for ice fishing; you are guaranteed to find serenity, peace and pleasure. With over 40 kilometers of greenery, the Qu’Appelle Valley provides a distinct contrast to the golden plateau farmland surrounding it. With four connecting lakes lying at its base, the mighty Qu’Appelle was once a First Nations establishment ground. Today, it is one of South Saskatchewan’s most popular recreation sites with boating to fishing.
***SASKATOON & AREA***
SASKATOON CITY TOUR
Saskatoon is an urban oasis with over 4,000 acres of lush parks, the beautiful South Saskatchewan River. The natural beauty and serenity invites you to walk, run or jog up to 40 kilometers of winding trails along the Meewasin Valley. The river has been the central focus of Saskatoon since the first settlers took up residence along its banks. Originally a Temperance Colony, Saskatoon was named after delicious purple berries called mis-sask-quah-toomina by the Cree Indians. Saskatoon berries are still plentiful in the area and a popular choice in desserts, jams and sauces. With the South Saskatchewan River as the heart of Saskatoon, the arts, culture and heritage are its soul. Vibrant festivals, innovative art, drama and music showcase the diversity and spirit of Saskatoon. Beautiful architectures such as the Delta Bessborough Hotel built in the early 30’s with stone, tiles and granite from various cities in Saskatchewan and Ontario stands proudly on the riverbank. Discover the Mendel Art Gallery, the Ukrainian Museum of Canada and the Western Development Museum where history, culture and traditions come to life.
WANUSKEWIN HERITAGE SITE
The power of Wanuskewin captures your imagination as soon as you enter the park gates. For more than 6000 years the nomadic tribes who roamed the Northern Plains gathered on this site of natural beauty where today’s visitors can relive stories of the people who came her to hunt bison, to gather food and herbs and to escape the winter winds. Spends a few hours on the elaborate trail system introducing the diversity of ecosystems, archaeological and traditional sites or remain in the comfort of this award- winning interpretive centre designed to reflect Plains Indian cultural values.
DUCK LAKE, ST LAURENT, FORT CARLTON
The Town of Duck Lake is located 88 kilometers North of Saskatoon. Duck Lake is in the center of an area great in historical importance. Within a few minutes drive from town a person can visit the site of the Battle of Batoche, the site of the Battle of Duck Lake, the site of the Duck Lake Massacre, Fort Carlton, a buffalo jump, the St. Laurent Shrine and the Seager Wheeler Farm. The rich history of the Town of Duck Lake is enhance by its people; the First Nations, the Metis and Pioneer cultures who have developed the area. The Regional Interpretive Centre has been in operation since 1992 and has approximately 8,000 visitors a year. This centre is the showcase for the history of this region. There are ten murals and one metal sculpture that are located on various buildings throughout town which tell the stories of the major past events that contributed to the uniqueness and richness of the region.
BATOCHE
Batoche is situated 88 km northeast of Saskatoon and was declared a National Historic Site in 1923 by the federal government under the recommendation of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. The initial focus of commemoration was the armed conflict between the Canadian government and the Métis provisional government in 1885. It is the last battlefield in the 1885 Rebellion. Several buildings have been restored within the site that depicts the lifestyles of the Métis of Batoche. Visitors can also see an award winning half hour multi-media show in the Visitor Reception Centre.